London to Brighton Off-Road Bike Ride

Timetable

• 06:15 | Information point opens
• 06:30-09:15 | Start times are staggered every fifteen minutes, from 6:30am to 9:15am. Simply choose your desired start time when you enter.
• 10:00 | Information point closes
• 20:00 | Cut off time at finish line

Ability level

While some novices may struggle, many have successfully completed the ride by persevering through its tough sections and have found the overall experience to be extremely rewarding.

New to mountain biking and want to build your confidence? If the full 61-mile route feels too daunting, why not join part way through! Join approximately a third of the way at Cranleigh Checkpoint and ride the final 36.5 miles with thousands of others. Enjoy amazing scenery and exciting terrain on a shorter but no less exhilarating challenge.

Training

This is a challenging event, but don’t panic! Expert training coaches have created a training plan for the event, to ensure you’ll be fully prepared to take on the challenge.

Mountain bike expert Max Darkins at Rough Ride Guide has created a new training route. The GPX file is broken down into sections, covering a London to Brighton MTB route, but replacing the Wisley section with a M25 bridge diversion. This is instantly available when you sign up.

Kit list

A comprehensive kit and equipment list is readily available so you'll know exactly what you'll need.

Bike type

Hardtail MTB.

Due to the rough and varying terrain a hardtail MTB is best suited to this ride, although a short-travel full-suspension or gravel bike would also be suitable.

Event HQ

Apps Court Farm
Hurst Road
Walton-on-Thames
Surrey
KT12 2EG
UK

Travel service

• Morning &/or afternoon tickets available
• Cost £35-£45
  
  The travel service can take you and your bike from the finish line at Hove Lawns to the start line at Apps Court Farm before the ride starts or after it has finished. Your ticket covers one seat on the coach and one bike in the trailer. 

Public transport

The finish site is 1 mile away from both Brighton and Hove train stations. The rail companies that serve these stations are both aware of the event but are not putting on any additional services.

Camping

This event has a special relationship with Apps Court Farm where you will start your ride. Camping is available all weekend with food and drink available to purchase for your breakfast at the start area.

Hear what other riders have to say about how they found last year's event:

The ride was epic, I’ll be back next year just to conquer those darn hills. Andrew

Had great fun in the mud and rain. It was really well marshalled, and the transfer service was excellent. Tom

Can’t wait for next year! Met some lovely people and made new friends along the way. Ryan

The more money I raise for the BHF, the more life changing research they can do. Charlie

My life has been saved twice, so I felt it was time to give back for the treatment I’ve received. Tom

If you’re thinking of taking part, just go for it. I think the route is perfect for everybody.  Lulu, 24, Abergavenny